Applicants are required to publish a bid advertisement in at least one state wide source to meet the competitive bidding requirement for construction contracts of $50,000 or more. In place of Michigan Contractor and Builder, which is no longer an alternative, many options remain. The new Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association's (MITA) bid advertisement web site meets the state's requirements and can be accessed at www.mitaads.com. The website is free to visit but charges a fee to publish bids.

Other state wide options include Dodge Reports, the Reed Bulletin and the Construction Association of Michigan's Construction Project News bid sites. In addition to these sites, applicants are encouraged to publish bid advertisements in local sources (including newspapers) to ensure that local contractors and potential subcontractors are aware of opportunities to compete for SRF/DWRF work. Remember, a 30 day bid advertisement is required prior to bid opening